Mark 9:13 bbe — But I say to you that Elijah has come, and they have done to him whatever they were pleased to do, even as the Writings…

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"But I say to you that Elijah has come, and they have done to him whatever they were pleased to do, even as the Writings say about him."

— Mark 9:13, Bible in Basic English

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“But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.”
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Mark 9 — Context

And they kept the saying, questioning among themselves what the coming back from the dead might be.

And they put a question to him, saying, Why do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?

And he said to them, Truly, Elijah does come first, and puts all things in order; and how is it said in the Writings that the Son of man will go through much sorrow and be made as nothing?

But I say to you that Elijah has come, and they have done to him whatever they were pleased to do, even as the Writings say about him.

And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great mass of people about them, and scribes questioning them.

And straight away all the people, when they saw him, were full of wonder, and running to him, gave him worship.

And he said, What are you questioning them about?

Mark 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:13 say?

Mark 9:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But I say to you that Elijah has come, and they have done to him whatever they were pleased to do, even as the Writings say about him.”

Where is Mark 9:13 in the Bible?

Mark 9:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 13.

Who wrote Mark?

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

What is the book of Mark about?

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

What are the major themes of Mark?

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:13.

What translation should I read Mark 9:13 in?

Mark 9:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Mark 9:13?

Mark 9:13 reads (BBE): “But I say to you that Elijah has come, and they have done to him whatever they were pleased to do, even as the Writings say about him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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